Definitions for upsweepʌpˈswip; ˈʌpˌswip

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

up•sweepʌpˈswip; ˈʌpˌswip(v.; n.)-swept, -sweep•ing

  1. (v.i.)to sweep upward.

  2. (n.)a sweeping upward, as an increase in elevation or a rise in activity.

  3. an upswept hairdo.

    Category: Clothing

Origin of upsweep:

1885

Wiktionary

  1. upsweep(Noun)

    An upward sweep or curve.

  2. upsweep(Verb)

    To sweep or curve upwards.


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